# Zapdos - XY Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Zapdos in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy/Zapdos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy/Zapdos
- **Format Overview**: [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/xy](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy)

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## Common Moves
- **Roost**: 99.840%
- **Heat Wave**: 92.419%
- **Volt Switch**: 66.728%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 58.936%
- **Defog**: 38.240%
- **Discharge**: 22.127%
- **Thunderbolt**: 11.163%
- **Other**: 10.548%

## Common Abilities
- **Static**: 59.534%
- **Pressure**: 40.466%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 76.639%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 19.137%
- **Other**: 4.224%

## Common Teammates
- **Excadrill**: 51.187%
- **Weavile**: 41.065%
- **Volcanion**: 27.665%
- **Clefable**: 26.503%
- **Chansey**: 24.655%
- **Garchomp**: 20.845%

## FAQ for Zapdos in xy-1760

### What are the top moves for Zapdos?
The most common moves for Zapdos are Roost, Heat Wave, Volt Switch, Hidden Power Ice. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Zapdos?
Zapdos is frequently paired with Excadrill, Weavile, Volcanion, Clefable. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Zapdos?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Zapdos?
The top build for Zapdos features a **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/228/0/0/32`. This configuration accounts for 18.431% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Zapdos?
Zapdos is most effectively run with the ability **Static** (59.534%) and the item **Leftovers** (76.639%).

### What is the most common role for Zapdos?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Zapdos often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the xy-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Zapdos?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 85 |
| Sp. Atk | 125 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 100 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Zapdos on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy/Zapdos) - Full interactive stats page
- [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/xy) - Build teams with Zapdos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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